Marc Lefton presented Jon Ovalle to the board as a candidate for Board Member At-Large, Diversity and Inclusiveness. After reviewing his application, Marc Lefton motioned to approve him as a board member. Marsh seconded. Motion passed.

Marc Lefton reviewed the concept of SMART goals with the board with a deadline to review them with the Executive Committee set for Tuesday, 9/18/18. SMART goals final review at the September board meeting for board approval.

Marc proposed the marketing committee start a monthly marketing workshop two weeks after the marketing committee meeting to teach the community new skills using ACEL as a client. Board had no objections and Marc will work with Santa Fe CIED to collaborate on using the space, dates and initial content.

Board Member Tiffany Fisher recommended to the board that it support three ballot initiatives: